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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI240

Course Name:

Neck and Back Health

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. NALAN SOYDAŞ ENGİN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nalan Engin Soydaş

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Emphasising the importance of postural correction in neck and back health improvement.
Course Content:	Prevention and maintenance of neck and back health in different age, gender, conditions, occupation and weight.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Information about neck and back health
2) Information about the importance and maintenance of posture

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of health according to WHO. Gross anatomy of the vertebral column (neck and back).	-
2)	What is the importance of the neck and back health in our daily lives?	-
3)	Anatomical position, body posture and balance.	-
4)	Postural disorders of the neck, trunk and back.	-
5)	What is Ergonomy and importance of Ergonomy in preventing of postural deformities?	-
6)	Neck and back pain and preventive issues in different situations such as age, gender, occupation, weight, pregnancy.	-
7)	Benefits of ergonomy in different positions according to occupations (White and blue colour workers:Health, engineening, office workers, music, arts, teachers, students etc.	-
8)	Mid term	-
9)	The effects of sports, leisure activities on neck and back health.	-
10)	Negative effects of psychosocial issues on neck and back health.	-
11)	Informing and preparing students to make presentations: Prentive approaches for neck and back problems.	-
12)	Presentation by the students about the neck and back health.	-
13)	Presentation by the students about the neck and back health.	-
14)	Presentation by the students about the neck and back health.	-
15)	Final exam	-
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları haftalık verilecektir.
References:	Ders notları haftalık verilecektir.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	80
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Total Workload		128